IPA News
2626
Police World
Vol 58 No.2 2013
Branch
Secretary
Presented with
Police
Plaque
An IPA branch needs an active Secretary as one of the key
ingredients to thrive.
Lothian and Borders branch have
recognised just such a Secretary and presented John Quinn with
a Lothian and Borders police plaque. The presentation was made
by branch Chair Glen Brown.
A statement published by the branch said,
“Our branch has been
fortunate to continuously elect great branch secretaries over the
past sixty years. The current Secretary, John Quinn, does not only
deal happily with the day-to-day branch business but he is also
kept busy with
correspondence
from requests
and visits from
our many
welcome IPA
friends. Well
deserved John!”
John Quinn (left) and Glen Brown (right)
Friendship in the
Cairngorms
In January, 31 members from Glasgow Lomond and Clyde branch, and
some friends, enjoyed a winter weekend break at Lochanhully
Woodland Club, near the famous ski resort of Aviemore in Scotland.
The group were treated to the wonderful winter scenery of the Cairngorm
mountains as their arrival coincided with a fresh snow fall.
Members had the opportunity for instant warmth as the leisure facilities
included a sauna and steam room. Themed evenings also kept the chills
away as many members were encouraged to have a go at the céilidh
favourite ‘the Gay Gordons’. Renowned accordionist Graeme MacKay
provided the music.
Ronnie Dukes, Section UK Vice President and organiser of the weekend,
said,
“On site there was always something to do. A refreshing walk
around the lochan (small lake) or into the forest, at the rear of the
resort, to follow the trail into the village of Carrbridge. Some went further
afield, up into the mountains and took the funicular railway nearly to the
top for spectacular views.”
Some members travelled north to the Moray Firth to try and catch a
glimpse of the area’s large school of resident dolphins - alas the area
was fogbound and none were seen - better luck next time.
Happily, there was plenty of wildlife back at Lochanhully to feed - even a
resident pea hen made an appearance!
During Saturday evening a raffle was held for charity. Numerous prizes
were donated by the guests, and Lochanhully Woodland Club also
donated some wine. The final sum raised for McMillan Nurses was £110.
Ronnie concluded,
“It was a really good weekend and everyone seemed
to enjoy themselves. The hospitality was excellent. The food and
entertainment was good, and the scenery was spectacular. Thanks to
everyone who supported the event.”
One of the prizes in the raffle was a pencil and rubber moustache set -
shown below - were winners trying to keep their anonymity?
Euan and Sheena Forbes
Marion and Jim Nesbit
Glasgow Lomond and Clyde branch and guests
Members of the PEB and IAC staff
inside Arthur troop House
PEB Meeting
at
Arthur Troop House
On 15 December 2012, members of the IPA Permanent
Executive Bureau (PEB) visited Section UK in Nottingham.
This
was an appropriate date since it is the birth date of Arthur Troop -
the IPA’s founder.
Section UK Vice President, Mick Luke, Vice President, Ronnie
Dukes, and Treasurer, Fred Boyd, met with their guests to discuss
various topics which included:
Organisational memory and best practice, communications
strategy, the IPA brand, Gimborn, investments, supplies and
recruitment and retention.
Alan Carter, former International Secretary General was among
the guests on the Friday evening for the meal which was hosted
by the PEB.
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